Stainless options

Steve Richards · 03-18-2003, 07:45 PM

I just got an answer to a couple of questions from AIMCO and found out that the following options are available on a 4.75 inch .30cal. They can be ordered with or without a grip safety and with knurled or dished toggles. Now I have to decide what configuration I want when I order mine.

Steve Richards · 03-19-2003, 01:32 AM

Rick,

You are correct. I asked about a bright stainless finish and was then told about the two options of the toggles and grip safety. I have not seen the black version but if I am going to get a stainless steel gun, I want it to not have a black finish.

Since the 1900 American Eagle had the grip safety and dished toggles, that is probably my choice. In a couple of more months I will have the money saved up for this.

Thor · 03-19-2003, 08:45 AM

Wow, where can I apply to test fire that 45 Luger prototype for them! Wouldnt that be a kick (pun intended)!!!

Johnny C. Kitchens · 03-19-2003, 05:11 PM

Everytime I look at one of these stainless steel American Eagle Lugers, I wonder why they left off the field of stars above the eagles head, as in the original??? Copyright problem???

JohnB · 03-19-2003, 07:00 PM

Is there a current website for Aimco et al...(Manufacturers of SS Lugers?)

Thx

Steve Richards · 03-19-2003, 11:06 PM

There is no website that I know of but they are listed on this forum under "Links and Resources"

The last message pertaining to the .45 from them said that they were still looking at mid 2004 for a release. It sounds like quite a few of us forum members will be standing in line!

John Sabato · 03-20-2003, 10:25 AM

There is no copyright problem for using the American Seal... the field of 13 stars as an integral part of the stamp, may have been too complex or expensive to create...

Does anyone know if this mark is stamped on the chamber? or is it laser engraved? If it is laser engraved, there is no reason why the star field couldn't be added at very little cost to manufacturing.

03-21-2003, 03:13 PM

The seal on mine is definately stamped into the metal. Speaking of engraving, too bad Smith & Wesson doesn't offer their laser engraving services to firearms they didn't manufacture.

03-18-2003, 07:45 PM	#1
Steve Richards User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 487 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Stainless options I just got an answer to a couple of questions from AIMCO and found out that the following options are available on a 4.75 inch .30cal. They can be ordered with or without a grip safety and with knurled or dished toggles. Now I have to decide what configuration I want when I order mine.

03-19-2003, 08:45 AM	#3
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Wow, where can I apply to test fire that 45 Luger prototype for them! Wouldnt that be a kick (pun intended)!!! __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

03-19-2003, 05:11 PM	#4
Johnny C. Kitchens User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 518 Thanks: 0 Thanked 20 Times in 8 Posts	Everytime I look at one of these stainless steel American Eagle Lugers, I wonder why they left off the field of stars above the eagles head, as in the original??? Copyright problem??? __________________ Johnny C. Kitchens

03-20-2003, 10:25 AM	#7
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	There is no copyright problem for using the American Seal... the field of 13 stars as an integral part of the stamp, may have been too complex or expensive to create... Does anyone know if this mark is stamped on the chamber? or is it laser engraved? If it is laser engraved, there is no reason why the star field couldn't be added at very little cost to manufacturing. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

03-19-2003, 01:32 AM	#2
Steve Richards User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 487 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Rick, You are correct. I asked about a bright stainless finish and was then told about the two options of the toggles and grip safety. I have not seen the black version but if I am going to get a stainless steel gun, I want it to not have a black finish. Since the 1900 American Eagle had the grip safety and dished toggles, that is probably my choice. In a couple of more months I will have the money saved up for this.

03-19-2003, 07:00 PM	#5
JohnB Banned Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Is there a current website for Aimco et al...(Manufacturers of SS Lugers?) Thx

03-19-2003, 11:06 PM	#6
Steve Richards User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 487 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	There is no website that I know of but they are listed on this forum under "Links and Resources" The last message pertaining to the .45 from them said that they were still looking at mid 2004 for a release. It sounds like quite a few of us forum members will be standing in line!

03-21-2003, 03:13 PM	#8
Brad Guest Posts: n/a	The seal on mine is definately stamped into the metal. Speaking of engraving, too bad Smith & Wesson doesn't offer their laser engraving services to firearms they didn't manufacture.